Hingaia Peninsula School vs Rosehill School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.8 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hingaia Peninsula School
Hingaia ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
443 students
Rosehill School
Papakura ยท State special school
361 students
| Measure | Hingaia Peninsula School Hingaia, Auckland | Rosehill School Papakura, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 89 Top 5% | โ Not rated |
| Region rank | #22 of 390 | โ |
| National rank | #29 of 1,559 | โ |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Special School |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | โ |
| Students | 443 | 361 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 380 | 507 |
| Total roll | 443 | 361 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 30.1% | 24.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 11.1% | 35.7% |
| Pacific students | 14.9% | 51.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Hingaia | Papakura |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.hingaiapeninsula.school.nz | www.rosehill.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขHingaia Peninsula School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (380 vs 507).
- โขHingaia Peninsula School does better on roll size (443 vs 361).
- โขHingaia Peninsula School does better on roll growth (5 years) (30.1% vs 24.1%).
- โขHingaia Peninsula School is the larger school with 443 students compared with 361.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hingaia Peninsula School better than Rosehill School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hingaia Peninsula School and Rosehill School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Hingaia and Papakura in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hingaia Peninsula School: 380. Rosehill School: 507. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hingaia Peninsula School and Rosehill School rank in Auckland?
Hingaia Peninsula School is 22nd of 390 and Rosehill School is unranked among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).